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Yeah agree with you, we're trying not to be too treat-reward and do also reward with play (a toy) and encouragement.
Hazel is very food motivated though and so it's good, and bad. She'll go straight up to Pat - lady in the park knowing she's got food. And she'll feed Hazel :(It's only just developed as a habit, so, I've been avoiding Pat in the mornings in the park, opting to go for a walk around the block - which is good for training. But I'm going to have to suck it up and say "Yo Pat, stop feeding my dog."
Anyone got some words for me?
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The problem with rewarding with treats is that some dogs are not motivated by them at all - mine isn't. I've tried every treat there is, including sausages, to reward his recall and good walking on the lead - he simply isn't interested. So it has to be firm instructions and praise, and keeping him interested/occupied.
Don't feel bad about using the gentle leader, sometimes you have to do what works for you, not what the trainer says. As an alternative, you could try this http://www.petplanet.co.uk/product_group.asp?dept_id=484&pg_id=3620 (pic with it round the muzzle) - there's another brand, which is good, but I can't find a link right now